Things That You Need to Know About Australia Before Migrating

Choose the certificate you would like to earn. The certificate to become a qualified travel agent in Australia is called Certificate III and is available in the areas of tourism office operations, international travel sales, retail travel sales (domestic), tour operations and wholesaling, and visitor information services.

A British settlement was established in Van Diemen's Land, now known as Tasmania, in 1803 and it became a separate colony in 1825. The United Kingdom formally claimed the western part of Western Australia (the Swan River Colony) in 1828.

Obtaining an Australian work visa depends on your nationality, education, type of employment sought and intended length of stay. U.S. nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 can take advantage of the fact that Australia is one of the few nations that offers a Work and Holiday Visa to Americans.

How to Get a Job in Australia. The Australian job market is amongst the strongest in the world. Still, the process of finding employment in a foreign country is daunting. Never fear - read on for a step-by-step guide to finding a job "Down...

Even though fully two thirds of the population lives in the capital cities of the states and territories, the romantic image of the Aussie jackaroo (that's cowboy, to you) persists. That's probably because, despite the isolation of the outback, it still takes up a staggering 99 percent of the nation [source: DFAT].

Befriend more Germans, Brits, and Canadians than Australians One of the hazards of living and working with mostly foreigners is that you know hardly any Australians. You may celebrate Canada Day and be able to say key phrases in German, but never discussed Tony Abbott's many embarrassing statements with an actual Aussie.